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My Newest Buddy--Jon, Personal Trainer

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 11:45PM

I start on Friday. I didn't want to do it, but I signed up and now I'm committed. Jon is my new personal trainer at my local gym. I told him that I'm going to use his expertise, feedback from a BodyBug (see Jenine's story about her BodyBugg) and combine cardio and strength training every day for the next three months!

I'll keep you posted on my results. I've added Jon to my "team" of Good Body Buddies because I need someone to really work me hard and keep me accountable. I hope Sylvia will join me at the gym sometimes but even if I do this alone--I've got to do it.

I told Jon that my goal is to be the cutest 60 year old on my block--with the most muscle definition!

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Exerise Strategies for Weight Loss -- Kate's New Resolve

Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 10:46PM

Captain Smash Thrashing Stinkin' Thinkin'I'm over my puddle of pity and I've got some new energy for stepping up to a more intense exercise routine. I'm sticking with the Prevention 2 Week Turnaround and the combination of strength training, walking and healthy diet.

So, today I really squeezed the maximum benefit from an hour of exercise.

I did my strength routine today with 3 sets of 12 reps of exercises at highest level of difficulty. Then, I walked for 40 minutes and used Dennis' watch+heart rate monitor to make sure I walked long enough and at the target intensity/heart rate for me for at least 20-30 minutes.

Pushed myself and now I can barely sit here at the computer cuz my shoulders are burning (it's the 5 lb weights over my head with 36 reps, I think).

Also, I did more work in the kitchen than usual this weekend to make sure we had salad and veggies for meals and I did good snacks. Took Saturday as my Cheat Day and 1) had breakfast at Denny's and also 2) had some hot fudge sin. Saturday will probably turn out to be my cheat day for evermore.

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